Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Alan Ayckbourn's play "Man of the Moment" premieres at Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough
World Record
Matt Biondi swims world record 100m free style (48.42 sec)
- Rodrigo Borja installed as president of Ecuador
- UN estimates Asia's population hits 3 billion
Famous Deaths
- Adela Rogers St John "The World's Greatest Girl Reporter", American journalist, screenwriter and author (Free Soul, Honeycomb), dies at 94
- Arias Arnulfo, 3 time president of Panama (1940-41, 49-51, 68), dies at 86
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About August 10, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roll With It - Steve Winwood
#1 Song: The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & The Plastic Population
